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redandblack

redandblack

Fort Sill, OK
September 2004

FEB 12, 2005 12:37 PM

I got done reading the post on this board about the SG member who died in Iraq, and wanted to say thank you to everyone who posted there. I'm a soldier who's going on his 12th month stationed in Iraq, and it's been causing some wear and tear latety.

The depth of emotion and support surrounding his tragic death is really touching to someone who's been there and has ended up feeling cynical about the ability of anyone who hasn't to understand what it means when a soldier dies over here. Those on the left crow over dead US soldiers as proof of the Iraqi's power to resist, and people on the right cry crocodile tears and try to trade political capital on the tragic deaths of young men and women they could give a damn about otherwise. Here all I saw was a heartfelt outpouring of support and the recognition that a young man who could have been any of our brother's or son's died too young.

The Internet seems to be a breeding ground for bombast and bullshit from marginal personalities, but SG is different. I know I can always rely on the kindness, good humor and variety of opinions and expression to pick me up, no matter what else has gone on during the day. Thank you all for making this place so special.

David T

dem_z

dem_z

United Kingdom
June 2004

FEB 12, 2005 12:39 PM

I really hope that you get back okay. take care.

[Edited on Feb 12, 2005 by demetrius_z]

unravled

unravled

Portland, OR
August 2003

FEB 12, 2005 12:46 PM

Sometimes I get caught up in the bullshit, but this thread explains really well why I make this website my home.

Good luck and come home safe.

Trevor

Trevor

Colorado Springs, CO
July 2003

FEB 12, 2005 01:11 PM

Word. As a soldier with one deployment to Afghanistan under my belt, and due to be over there in Iraq soon, it was quite touching to see such an outpouring for one of our own. Good luck to you man, stay safe, and I'll be there to relieve you soon.

And to all you SG members out there, thank you once again for being the greatest online community ever.

-Trevor

Hussein

Hussein

I'm lost
March 2004

FEB 12, 2005 01:24 PM

redandblack, that is a heartfelt and beautifully written post.

thanks, and good luck to you. come home safely!

EndedBen

EndedBen

Grand Rapids, MI
August 2004

FEB 12, 2005 01:25 PM

No. Thank you.

delusion

delusion

Santa Barbara, CA
March 2004

FEB 12, 2005 01:30 PM

Thank you for the goosebumps on my skin right now. Be strong, be safe.

TheInsomniac

TheInsomniac

Washington, DC
October 2003

FEB 12, 2005 01:32 PM

Stay safe out there. I hope you're home soon.

Samebeat

Samebeat

USA
September 2003

FEB 12, 2005 01:36 PM

Speaking as someone on the left, the day I'll crow will be the day that you and your friends (and my friends that are over there) are home and back with your loved ones.

Welcome to the community, hopefully it can be a little bit of a home-away-from-home.

NYHCx516

NYHCx516

Madison, WI
September 2002

FEB 12, 2005 01:36 PM

delusion said:
Thank you for the goosebumps on my skin right now. Be strong, be safe.



agreed. good luck, be safe, come home soon and party with the SG crew nearest you!!

bambam226

bambam226

Fort Worth, TX
December 2004

FEB 12, 2005 01:42 PM

Good luck in the sandbox. I was there in 2003 to kick that shit off. Keep you're head down and you're hopes up. Watch out for yourself but mostly the guy next to you. As he will do the same. Remeber what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. But if God decides to bring you home, you have family, friends, and millions of others who supported your choice in life to serve your country and will always see you as a hero. Oorah and a Hooah!!!!

wink

bredoteau

bredoteau

Rego Park, NY
April 2004

FEB 12, 2005 01:48 PM

Hey man, cheers. I had family in the war, so it hits close for me. I wish you the best.

[Edited on Feb 12, 2005 by bredoteau]

whirlyknives

whirlyknives

New Orleans, LA
August 2004

FEB 12, 2005 01:50 PM

that was beautifuly written.

AbeVigoda

AbeVigoda

Providence, RI
August 2003

FEB 12, 2005 01:50 PM

Take care of yourself and your buddies and come home safe.

Thankyou.

The_Reverend

The_Reverend

United Kingdom
September 2004

FEB 12, 2005 03:31 PM

I don't agree with a lot of the politics, etc, WMD, etc, blah blah (sorry too late/tired to make sense there... you guys know what i mean) about what's going on in Iraq -

But

Full-on respect to anyone out there right now, or ever, for doing a job as difficult as yours, and doing it well.

All the luck - and may you and your comrades get home safe.

FridgeMagnet

FridgeMagnet

Chicago, IL
November 2004

FEB 12, 2005 03:40 PM

Thank you. Good luck, God Bless.

HyenaHell

hyenahell

I'm lost
April 2003

FEB 12, 2005 03:59 PM

welcome to the site, first of all. and great first post, by the way. kiss

secondly, stay safe, keep sane, and come home soon. much love, support, and respect to you and yours over ther in Iraq.

scarydoll

scarydoll

Trenton, NJ
January 2004

FEB 12, 2005 04:04 PM

That was without a doubt the best first post ever. Our thoughts are with you and we await your safe return home. kiss

Swindy

Swindy

I'm lost
March 2004

FEB 12, 2005 04:43 PM

Im not even an American but I thank you

smithers_jones

smithers_jones

I'm lost
November 2003

FEB 12, 2005 04:45 PM

Come home safe, come home soon.

Keith

Keith

Oklahoma City, OK
August 2002

FEB 12, 2005 04:50 PM

unravled said:
Sometimes I get caught up in the bullshit, but this thread explains really well why I make this website my home.

Good luck and come home safe.



This thread is great. Two threads I think of when I want to remember why I stick around are the All The Day thread and the thread where the kid said he had just taken a whole bunch of pills and was trying to kill himself.

Keith

Keith

Oklahoma City, OK
August 2002

FEB 12, 2005 04:51 PM

Also, good luck to you, sir.

Chitin

Chitin

New York, NY
December 2004

FEB 12, 2005 04:57 PM

Good luck, come back safe, and we're proud to have you on the site!

llouys

llouys

Brazil
August 2003

FEB 12, 2005 04:58 PM

Take care of yourself, I hope you can come home soon.

And welcome to SG

(hooah!)> ooo aaa <( i spelled that wrong didn't i)

Michael_DeSade

Michael_DeSade

Seattle, WA
OLD SKOOL

FEB 12, 2005 05:02 PM

You are the one putting your ass on the line, you're the one that deserves the thanks. Come home safe.

ARRR!!!

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